Asset Manager

One Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days’ annual leave

Pension scheme with 11.4% employer

Medicash health plan

Cycle to Work scheme

EAP – 24/7

Perkbox benefits platform

Job summary

One Manchester is seeking an Asset Manager in Manchester to lead Asset Management and Sustainability initiatives, aligning housing assets with the organisation's plan, regulatory requirements and energy performance improvements. You will develop long-term investment strategies, manage asset data, and drive sustainability projects to deliver high-quality homes for customers.

The role demands MRICS or equivalent, strong stakeholder and analytical skills, and experience in asset investment

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional/academic qualification.
• Significant management-level experience in Asset Management.
• Strong stakeholder management, including customers and consultants.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of housing and asset management legislation.
• Strong analytical, numerical and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term asset investment strategies to maintain housing stock and drive value.
• Maintain accurate asset data and link planned and reactive maintenance.
• Perform asset investment appraisals and sustainability analyses.
• Identify opportunities to improve social value through energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Oversee collection and accuracy of stock condition, compliance and energy data.
• Monitor KPIs and produce affordability and sustainability forecasts.
• Ensure stock condition surveys and data validations are completed on time.

Skills

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

IT skills

Risk assessment

Education

MRICS qualification or equivalent

Job description

Job title: Asset Manager

Contact type: Permanent

Salary: £71,371 per annum

Working hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Location: Manchester - agile

Closing date: 26 August 2026

About Us

At One Manchester, we’re building places people are proud to call home. We own and manage over 12,000 homes across central, south and east Manchester — but we’re more than just a landlord. We provide services, support and opportunities that help people and communities thrive.

Everything we do is shaped by our HEART values, our customers and our commitment to creating positive change across our city. We believe safe, affordable homes are the foundation for better lives, and we work together to deliver services that make a meaningful impact every day.

We’re continuing to evolve and improve how we work, making this an exciting time to join One Manchester. As we deliver the ambitions set out in our Corporate Plan, we’re looking for people who share our values and want to help create inclusive, connected and sustainable places where people can thrive.

We’re proud of our inclusive, customer-focused culture and the way our colleagues work together to make a difference every day. We’re looking for people who share our values, care about customers and enjoy working collaboratively to improve services and communities.

About The Role

You’ll support the Assets Team by leading Asset Management and Sustainability at One Manchester by developing and delivering effective asset and climate change strategies. Ensure housing assets support the organisation's business plan, meet statutory and regulatory requirements, maintain decent homes standards, improve energy performance, and provide high-quality homes for customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement a long-term investment strategy to maintain housing stock, reduce lifecycle costs, drive innovation, and secure funding for sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain accurate asset data and ensure effective links between planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Conduct asset investment appraisals and sustainability analyses to maximise asset value and inform investment decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve social value for tenants through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and reduced fuel costs.
• Oversee the collection, management, and accuracy of stock condition, compliance, and energy performance data.
• Monitor KPIs, produce performance reports, and provide affordable investment and sustainability forecasts.
• Ensure stock condition surveys, audits, and data validations are completed accurately and on time.

What We’re Looking For

• MRICS qualification or equivalent professional/academic qualification.
• Significant management-level experience in Asset Management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with customers and consultants.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant housing and asset management legislation.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and IT skills.
• Ability to assess and manage risks associated with asset investment decisions.

Why join us?

We know that great services start with great people. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued and able to grow. Alongside meaningful work and opportunities to develop, you’ll also benefit from:

• 27 days’ annual leave when you join us, rising to 30 days after three years’ service, plus UK bank holidays
• the option to buy or sell annual leave through our holiday scheme
• a genuine approach to agile and flexible working, dependent on the role
• an excellent pension scheme with an 11.4% employer contribution through the Smart SHPS DC salary sacrifice scheme
• supportive people policies that help you balance work and life
• Medicash healthcare cash plan membership, with Level 1 cover paid by us
• a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox, our benefits platform giving you access to hundreds of discounts, benefits and wellbeing resources
• a Cycle to Work scheme through Halfords
• access to Manchester Credit Union for affordable financial support, including loans, savings accounts and money guidance
• support to gain professional qualifications, with paid memberships fees for relevant professional bodies

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves.

We welcome applications for employment from eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

As part of our commitment to improving representation, we operate the Rooney Rule and aim to interview at least one ethnically diverse candidate for all roles, and at least one female candidate for roles within our Trades and Facilities teams where women are currently underrepresented.

We’re also committed to supporting flexible and agile working where possible. If you require flexibility or adjusted working arrangements (including part time hours), we encourage you to speak to us as part of the recruitment process and we can let you know if it can be considered for this particular role.